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Bunyip Tennis Club

Locality: Bunyip, Victoria

Phone: +61 404 077 673

Address: Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd 3815 Bunyip, VIC, Australia

Website: https://play.tennis.com.au/bunyiptennisclub

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25.01.2022 Hi everyone, as I’m sure you’re all aware, we are currently experiencing a very serious public concern. At this stage all lessons will be going ahead as usual. ...Coaches will be taking precautions and will be following the advice coming through from Tennis Australia and health care professionals. We ask our families to please make sure your children have washed their hands before and after lessons to minimise risk. As well as advising kids to not touch anyone else’s racquet. Having said all this if you are not comfortable with having your children attend lessons, that is fine, just let me know and I’ll endeavour to arrange a make up lesson at a later date. Kind Regards, Chris & the AAT team

25.01.2022 Hi everyone, today we’ve received confirmation from Cardinia Shire Council that as a result of the re-introduction of Stage 3 restrictions, all community sport is to be cancelled, and with effect from midnight tomorrow no further use of the facilities is permitted. This will be effective for at least 6 weeks, and means that there will be no further social play, training or coaching until further notice. We appreciate that this is really disappointing for everyone, but obvious...ly we must support the decision of the State and local government, and the safety and well-being of our members and the wider community is the main priority. We will be in touch with any further updates. In the meantime, stay safe everyone, and hopefully see you back on court very soon Vanessax

24.01.2022 Let's get tennis back soon

24.01.2022 Get together with your friends and enjoy a little friendly competition in January. Send your team entry to [email protected]

24.01.2022 Best of luck to all players who begin the Associations Junior League this weekend - Great to have competitions back in Victoria! More information on AJL https://bit.ly/3ltCAS2

24.01.2022 Hi all, I hope that this finds you well. Following the Premier’s announcement today, and ongoing work by the Bunyip TC Committee, we would like to share some updates with you. Membership Fees ... As you know, the Bunyip Tennis Club membership year runs from 1 October 30 September, and we advised you a few weeks ago that a decision in relation to fees for the 2020/21 membership year had been put on hold until we had more information regarding play. The committee has been considering various options given the limited play during the past year and inevitably during the current 2020/21 year, and I am pleased to announce that it has been agreed that the 2019/20 membership year will be extended to June 2021, with no fee increase for new members. What does this mean? All current paid up members for the 2019/20 year will automatically have their membership extended up until 30 June 2021, meaning an extended one off 21-month membership year from 1 October 2019 to 30 June 2021. Any new members joining before 30 June 2021 will be charged a pro rata fee, based on the 2019/20 fees and on a 21-month year, rounded up to the nearest dollar eg. a new senior member joining on 1 January 2021 would be joining for 6 months 6/21 x $80 =$22.85. Fee would be $23.00. From 1 July 2021, the Club membership year will run from 1 July 30 June each year, in line with the financial year. COVID-19 Update As you will have heard, Daniel Andrews announced this morning that from tomorrow there is some easing of restrictions, including the scrapping of the two-hour exercise time limit and also outdoor sports settings, including tennis courts, can reopen. This is great news for those of us desperate to get back on the court. Tennis Victoria have since confirmed today: Outdoor tennis courts can reopen - clubhouses must remain closed Groups of up to 10 are allowed from a maximum of 2 households. We don't yet know if this is per court or per venue and whether or not a coach will be included in the 10. We are currently waiting for further direction from Tennis Vic and also Cardinia Shire Council in relation to use of the facilities. In the meantime, the committee continues to work on our ‘COVID-19’ plans, and as soon as we have any news, we will endeavor to open the facilities as soon as possible and of course will let you know of arrangements. Thank you for your ongoing patience and we hope to see you on court soon. Take care & stay safe!

22.01.2022 You may have seen the good news that further lifting of restrictions means competitive non-contact sport can resume from 22 June! We now await further directive from Tennis Vic, the various associations who organise the leagues our members play in and of course Cardinia Shire Council regarding use of the facilities. Watch this space and further information will be released as we receive it. Just a reminder that anyone wishing to have a hit should contact Helen Ross on 0411274025 or [email protected] to book a court

22.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all have a safe, happy and healthy 2021, and of course get to play and watch lots of tennis Keep up to date with events, memberships and club information by viewing our new club website https://play.tennis.com.au/bunyiptennisclub

20.01.2022 It's great news that restrictions have been eased, allowing tennis play once again We await further direction from the Shire regarding the opening of our facilities and the club committee will also be meeting tomorrow to discuss how we can best manage the revised restrictions that have come into effect. Further details will follow in the next few days. Hope to see you back on court very soon

20.01.2022 In testing times, nothing can stop a spontaneous game of tennis...

20.01.2022 Ace Ace Tennis is back in full swing! Plenty of coaching options available for all ages and standards at both Officer TC & Bunyip TC. Currently operating 7 day...s a week Hot Shots Junior development squads Adult group classes Cardio Tennis Private Lessons Competition If you have any enquiries about tennis lessons or competition please don't hesitate to contact Chris Millidonis 0404 077 673 [email protected]

19.01.2022 COURTS RE-OPEN MONDAY 26 OCTOBER Great news! Following the recent easing of restrictions, we have Council approval to use the courts, and they will be available for limited social play from Monday 26 October for members and non members. Coaching is also recommencing from Monday. The following restrictions and rules apply until further notice No competitions are permitted coaching, training and social hitting only... A maximum of 10 people at the facility at any one time, plus coaches If the facility is large enough, it is permitted to have more than 10 people, as long as each group of 10 are more than 100 metres apart Of the 10 people in each group, they must come from no more than 2 households The club rooms are to remain closed and will not be available for use, including toilet facilities The public toilet facilities on the Recreation Reserve will be available The car park closest to the synthetic grass courts, with entry via the scout hall, must be used The synthetic grass courts are reserved for coaching only *see below for coaching The plexi-pave courts are reserved for general play only (members and non-members) Floodlights cannot be used, therefore courts are available during daylight hours only Court bookings MUST be made so that staggered use can be co-ordinated * see below for bookings Contact details of ALL players for each booking will be required Social distancing practiced (1.5 metres apart at all times) No off-court gatherings Players must arrive and leave the venue as close as possible to the allocated times No handshakes, high fives or fist bumps Players must wash and sterilise hands before play Players should bring their own sanitiser if possible (although the Club has sanitiser available if needed) Players (with the exception of coaching sessions) must provide own tennis balls Players must bring their own (full) water bottles (there is no water available at the club) Anyone at risk or showing signs of cold or flu should not attend Should anyone test positive for COVID-19 or knowingly come into contact with anyone who has tested positive, the club should be notified as soon as possible as well as the relevant authorities *see below for contact details Coaching and junior enquiries or to book a coaching session - Chris Millidonis Ace Active Tennis 0404 077 673 Court bookings Helen Ross 0411 274 025 General enquiries Vanessa Kent 0401 422 084 or email [email protected] No decision has been made in relation to competition tennis at this stage and further information will follow as a result of any easing of restrictions over the coming weeks If anyone has any queries or concerns at all, please contact Vanessa, Helen or Chris or any of the committee members. Thank you so much to you all for your ongoing patience and co-operation it will be great to see you back on court soon

18.01.2022 We hope everyone is keeping well and staying safe. Apologies in advance for the long post but we want to advise everyone of the current situation in as much detail as possible. As you know the COVID-19 situation is rapidly changing and as we are located in Cardinia Shire we are currently facing even more restrictions. Most of the rules below are as per previous updates, but please note the revised and additional rules and guidelines around singles and doubles play and the use...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Hi all, finally some good news to report! It looks like families will be able to return to the tennis courts very soon. The tennis club & coaches are very excit...ed with today's announcement. Once we get final confirmation from both the council & Tennis Vic, we'll be looking to relaunch our coaching programs in the safest way possible. Chris will be touching base with everyone this week. Stay tuned & happy hitting See more

16.01.2022 Kim is going easy on you, Andy Murray We hear Novak Djokovic and Jelena Djokovic have accepted the volley challenge

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Committee member, Leonie Miller, who recently completed an accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course which was funded by the club and subsidised by Cardinia Shire Council. The course was run by Richmond Institute, the education arm of the Richmond Football Club, who are qualified to deliver the only internationally accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. Bunyip Tennis Club is now part of part of the Monash Health, Healthy Sports Club program which provides support involving a holistic approach to Mental Health through Healthy Sports Clubs, a partnership initiative with Cardinia Shire Council to support clubs with health and wellbeing. Further details to follow

14.01.2022 Come on guys....who's up for the #100volleychallenge ?

13.01.2022 Hi everyone, obviously with the new restrictions in place we’ll be putting a hold on term 3 tennis lessons. An invoice will be sent out this week for the last 3...weeks of completed lessons. I'll be in touch as soon as we hear more information in relation to getting back on court again in Sept. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during this time. Stay active over this period peeps.. remember a healthy body = healthy mind. We got this!! Coach Chris

12.01.2022 Big news today: a major announcement to help up to 100,000 Victorian kids to get outside and be active, with $200 vouchers to help families with the cost of sports equipment. Check out the details here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/getting-kids-moving-again-we

11.01.2022 Dear AAT members, I hope everyone is enjoying their school holidays as much as they can in this current situation. While we may not be able to do all the normal... things we usually do over a holiday period, I hope at least you are enjoying some valuable family time. Just to update you all on what tennis looks like going forward. Tennis Victoria has stated that all tennis related programs and coaching be cancelled, including 1on1 coaching until further notice and local councils have also closed sporting facilities until further notice. With these restrictions in place I won’t be able to coach group lessons for what will most likely be the whole of Term 2. Whilst I fully understand the reasonings behind these restrictions, it saddens me that I may not be able to even coach privates coming into Term 2. As information coming in from the governing bodies changes in the coming weeks and months, I will be in touch when I can at least resume private lessons. My livelihood is the tennis court and while I am enjoying the time with my family so much, nothing would make me more happy than to be able to get your kids out on court and having a hit. Our kids mental and physical health is extremely important right now and I wish I was able to help. In regards to playing weekend competition, all aspects of the Winter 2020 season has been postponed until such time is deemed safe. As the health and safety of our players and associate club members is our highest priority we see no other reasonable decision can be made at this time. Stay SAFE everyone and I hope to see some of you out on court again soon. Cheers, Chris

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09.01.2022 Whilst it's been great to be able to play tennis again as restrictions have eased, we're sure everyone's keen to play competitively again. Tennis Vic have released the following statement today and although there are no changes to arrangements at this stage, there may be more positive news after the next review on 22 June

07.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE As you’re aware, the Coronavirus is causing some concern and confusion at the moment. It is a rapidly changing situation and we just wanted to outline the Club’s current position in terms of upcoming tennis competitions and coaching. We are taking the lead and advice from Tennis Australia and Tennis Victoria with whom we are affiliated, and also West Gippsland and Berwick & District Tennis Associations.... Monday Night Club Competition Tonight’s finals were cancelled at the weekend following a directive from Tennis Australia. An SMS was sent out to all players on Saturday morning advising them of the cancelled competition, however I understand that not everyone received the text and turned up to play tonight. Please accept our apologies. The advice from Tennis Australia and Tennis Vic was subsequently changed and a further notice will go out by SMS and email later this week regarding next week’s competition. WGTA Wednesday Night Competition Finals will go ahead this week following consultation with the club’s involved. WGTA Mid Week Ladies This week’s matches will go ahead as planned WGTA Saturday Senior Tennis Finals will go ahead as planned BDTA Semi Finals Going ahead as planned Junior Finals Matches Will go ahead as planned Coaching and Lessons Will go ahead as planned. Chris and his coaches will be taking precautions and will be following advice from Tennis Australia and healthcare professionals. If any parents are uncomfortable with their kids playing, it’s totally understandable - please contact Chris who will try and make up lessons at a later date. If you are playing, please remember to take extra care to wash hands before and after play and refrain from using other player’s racquets. Shaking hands at the end of a match is not recommended. Above all, enjoy the fresh air and exercise and have a good hit All of the above is the position as at tonight and may change subject to the advice we receive and decisions made by the various association. We will monitor the situation closely and update you by email and posts on our Facebook page. Thanks for your understanding and stay healthy everyone

05.01.2022 Good morning everyone, Tennis Victoria has issued a statement that all competition, events and tournaments are postponed until further notice. The BDTA & WGTA... Executive are complying with this and postponing this weekends Semi-finals. There will be no tennis matches played today until further notice. Cheers, Chris

05.01.2022 The BDTA is aware that parents have concerns regarding the current situation. We are following the Guidelines for Continued Play issued by our governing body. ... The full document is here. We will continue to be guided by our governing body and will abide by any decisions made by them, the Australian Government or Victorian Government as the COVID-19 situation continues. Please be aware that social media and the internet is not always the best source of advice. See more

05.01.2022 Hi AAT Families! Great news to share with you that coaching has been given the green light to start up again! We will be offering private & semi private lesson...s only as we take baby steps in getting back on court. If you are interested in getting involved contact Chris on 0404 077 673 and we can organise a time that suits. Officer TC Sunday 24th May Bunyip TC Saturday 30th May Officer TC Sunday 31st May Bunyip TC Saturday 6th June There will be strict guidelines to follow in order for our return to be as smooth & safe as possible which are as follows: - Lesson times will be 25mins allowing 5mins at the end for coaches to clean court & coaching student to leave the courts - Students must wait for hand signal from Coaches to enter the courts once the previous student has left the court - Social distancing will be in practice on & off court - All students hands must be washed/sanitised before entering the court - Drink bottles must already be filled - There will be no access to clubhouse or toilets - Students must cover their coughs or sneezes with their elbows - Parents and siblings must stay in their cars where possible - Gates to courts will be left open to allows students access - Only coaches are permitted to touch coaching equipment including tubes & ball pick up - Any student showing any signs of illness must stay home

04.01.2022 Good luck to our junior teams who are playing their first matches post lockdown today in the WGTA competition. It's perfect weather and great to see the kids arrive this morning and get back out on court.

01.01.2022 Hi everyone, great news...we are able to start play again Apologies for the very long post - below is a copy of an email sent to all members and parents earlier. Courts are also available to non members Further to my e-mail last week following Tennis Victoria’s confirmation that tennis play can be resumed, albeit with restrictions in place, we have now also received directions and guidelines from Cardinia Shire Council....Continue reading

01.01.2022 FURTHER LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS Hi everyone, Further to the easing of restrictions which came into effect from 11:59pm on Tuesday 27 October, we have now received guidance from both Cardinia Shire Council and Tennis Vic around the use of the club facilities and I can confirm the following:-... Doubles play can resume with groups of 10 players allowed (subject to a distance of 10 metres being maintained between groups) The club is still required to maintain a booking system so if you wish to play, please contact Helen Ross on 0411 274 025 to book a court The club house still remains closed. Public toilets are available at the Bunyip Rec Reserve Only people core to playing or coaching should be at the facility In order to comply with the relevant Child Safety Guidelines, at least one parent/guardian should have line of sight of younger children during tennis activity 1.5 metres social distancing should be maintained where possible No off court social gatherings No handshakes or high fives! Please bring own water bottles Wash/sterilise hands before play (the Club does have hand sanitiser available) Competition Play Competition play can now resume with no limit on numbers. The WGTA and BDTA leagues are in the process of deciding whether to resume the various competitions during November. Having reached out to senior club members who play in the various league competitions over the last couple of weeks, it has been decided not to enter teams into any senior competitions prior to Christmas. This will be reviewed in the New Year. Similarly, given how close we are to Christmas, the Monday night competition will not start until after the New Year. However, we are planning on organising some Monday night social hits for anyone who is interested and a further email and SMS will be sent out over the coming days. Wednesday morning hits are also available. If anyone is interested, please let Helen know on 0411 274 025 or [email protected]. Junior Tennis/Coaching Chris Millidonis is in contact with juniors and their parents. If you have any queries re junior play and/or coaching, please contact Chris on 0404 077 673. It’s great to see things starting to get back to some kind of normal at last and look forward to seeing you all back on court very soon.